Eat
Discover the best of Cape Town’s culinary scene. From award-winning fine dining and scenic Winelands bistros to the latest food trends, brand collaborations, and seasonal menus, explore Bianca Coleman’s insider guide to eating out and indulging in the Mother City.
Ramenhead serves an authentic taste of Japan in the Mother City
CHEFS Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss’s edgy ramen house is offering the very best of Japan’s popular street food, with premium sakés creating the ideal pairing. It’s all about good… →
Soup is not just for winter
ALTHOUGH soup is synonymous with winter, you can easily create the perfect lunch or revitalise Meatless Mondays with these summery soup suggestions from Johandré Grobler, executive chef at ANEW Hotel… →
Mervyn Gers Ceramics Studio Sale: A celebration of craftmanship
MARK your calendars: Mervyn Gers Ceramics, internationally renowned for its distinctive handmade ceramic pieces, is hosting its 10th annual studio sale from 28 to 30 November at its Paarden Eiland… →
Dive into an ocean of flavour at Makers Landing Seafood Festival
THE second Makers Landing Seafood Festival on 23 and 24 November from 10am to 8pm, is shaping up to be a delicious affair with locally sourced ocean-fresh produce delivered straight… →
Groot Phesantekraal’s new restaurant inspired by local heritage
DURBANVILLE has a new culinary gem: Groot Phesantekraal’s beautifully reimagined restaurant, led by chef Germaine Esau. Honouring the rich heritage of the 326-year-old farm, fourth-generation owners André and Ronelle Brink,… →
Discover the Origins of Flavour at beyond restaurant
CHEFS Peter Tempelhoff and Sebastian Stehr (pictured below) are expanding on their groundbreaking Origins of Flavour dining series with a new menu at beyond restaurant on Buitenverwachting Wine Farm. Launching on… →
A memorable night at beyond with Jameson Stocks and Peter Tempelhoff
AS a rule, I don’t write about once-off events after the fact, having had it drilled into me when working at that once-great newspaper. No one is interested in something… →
ROOI is a celebration of land and sea, touched by fire
LET’S address the elephant in the room right away: the restaurant at One&Only Cape Town does not have the best history. The resort opened in 2009, and the dining space… →
Cross-country collaboration with Kobus van der Merwe and Johannes Richter
FOLLOWING their recent collaboration at the prestigious Ein Prosit festival in Italy, celebrated chefs Kobus Van der Merwe of Wolfgat and Johannes Richter of The LivingRoom are offering local diners… →
Gourmet Guide 2025 celebrates SA’s finest culinary talent
THE 2025 Gourmet Guide™ was launched with a spectacular event hosted by Upper Union Restaurant. This curated collection of fine-dining restaurants reflects the artistry and expertise of chefs across the… →
Grub & Vine Norval launches elegant summer picnics
IN the mood for some summertime al fresco dining? Book a picnic with Grub & Vine Norval to enjoy in the Norval Foundation’s picturesque Sculpture Gardens. Feel the sunshine on… →
Haute Cabrière celebrates 30th vintage of Chardonnay Pinot Noir
IT never ceases to amaze me how many different wines Haute Cabrière makes from just two kinds of grapes (18 in case you’re counting, and I hope I counted correctly)… →